Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Alexander, NC
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60 therapy dogs are listed in Alexander, NC
The average posted rate is $35/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 6 years
Therapy dogs in Alexander, NC
4.9
(16)
Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood
Detailed oriented, I take pride in my work. Thorough, reliable and consistent. No task to large. Will clean your home from top to bottom. I like to use Green Products but have conventional cleaning products as well. Or if you have specific products you would like me to use it's not a problem. The choice is yours. I am available...
Susan can also help with: Dusting, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"Susan is always on time, always friendly, and always does a great job!
Highly recommended!"
Matthew D.
Emma M.
Leicester, NC
$20-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a professional nanny with many years of child care experience. I began babysitting and providing routine summer and after school care in high school, and have had multiple care jobs since then, most recently as a full time nanny/household manager for a family with two kids from September 2020 until I moved to WNC in April...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emma is great with kids. She interacts with them and they really seem to like her. She is a great choice. I would trust my kids with her any day."
Holly M.
Claire B.
Asheville, NC
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Twin Specialist, Reliable Care, Baby Whisper, Mary Poppins Fairy
4.8
(32)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
Greetings! I'm Claire, I hold a degree in Nutrition and a Masters in School Counseling & Expressive Arts Therapy. I provide safe, reliable, & trustworthy care for wellness oriented families close to downtown Asheville. I grew up the oldest sister of 4 siblings & for a decade I have enjoyed my work as a professional caregiver /...
Claire can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Claire is the first person I've hired to watch my 6 month old! Up to this point I've only trusted close friends or immediate family. It was so wonderful knowing I was leaving him with someone I immediately trusted and that my LO really liked! I will absolutely be...
Heather P.
5.0
(1)
I have 25 years nannying and have a 4-year-old son. I am 40 years old. I can help with Light Housekeeping, cooking, carpool/travel, crafts, help with homework and Swimming Supervision. I am very much a people person and love children. I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person. I am certified in CPR and first aid for...
Selene can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Selene is a sincerely compassionate, kind, mindful and attentive person."
Helena T.
5.0
(2)
I have 21 years of experience working with children of various ages. I've taught 2-year-old's in a daycare capacity, and volunteered in NC public schools. I have worked with children who have extra needs primarily with occupational therapy. I have experience with ADD, ADHD, as well as children who are on the spectrum. I have...
Chelsey can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"We hired Chelsey for a few weeks before the holiday and she was wonderful with our 1 year old son! I also greatly appreciated her flexibility with scheduling and punctuality, ensuring my work day started on time and that she was up to speed on my son's care. We...
Eleanor B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Carrie and I have been part-time caring for children for over 10 years. I have experience working with kids ages 3 months to 12 years old. I pride myself for being a responsible and caring adult and promise to care for your child/children to the very best of my ability!
My schedule is very flexible. I am a yoga...
5.0
"My wife and I hired Carrie to watch out kids for a weekend while we went to a wedding. She did a fantastic job! The kids really enjoyed her. Our youngest kid is 8 and our oldest is 12. We gave Carrie $250 bucks aside from her allowance for activities and she did...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have a long history of working with children on a personal level, which includes 10 years of full-time and part-time nannying experience.
I specialize in honoring kids' individual personalities, encouraging them to go through life authentically and in a way that feels natural for them, while also helping them complete duties...
Holly can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I used Holly for backup care while my nanny was on vacation. My son warmed up to her right away and they had a great time together. He has a seizure condition and she did a great job making sure he was safe and still having fun at all times."
Rebecca M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
My name is Marie and I am a caring and attentive childcare provider!
*Part-time weekday and weekend childcare available.
*Currently a student at AB Tech studying occupational therapy assistant. Eager to help children learn through play and improve their self-care and self-regulation skills.
*3 years of experience working at a...
Marie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Marie was great - kids were happy and had a great time with her, she asked good questions and was flexible when our plans changed slightly - would definitely hire her again next time we come to Asheville!"
Amanda R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Currently working as a high school teacher and have complete open availability until August 19. I am the oldest of 10 children and have had a lifetime of experience caring for children of all ages with the utmost patience, respect, and care. I offer babysitting, nanny, and tutoring services. As a sitter I can ensure your...
Yanexis can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
5.0
"We are very grateful to know Yanexis. Her quick understanding of the household and family dynamics and immediate response to the specific needs of the three young children has been remarkable. She is very attuned to the activities and conversational comfort level...
Marcy W.
My experience in senior care has been as the coordinator for the massage therapy program in a large CCRC (independent living to long term skilled nursing). Additionally, I have worked as a massage therapist for a hospice care provider service and I have worked as a private duty care giver for an elder.
Laura can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Services Offered:
Elder Care, Experienced in Dementia. I can be a primary caregivers respite and/or offer fulltime service.
I have provided private assistance to several seniors throughout life. From a young age I've held an deep affinity for our elders.
I am experienced in:
Making and assisting with appts
Medication...
From an early age, I was raised on a farm surrounded by a diverse range of creatures, both small and large, I developed a profound affinity for animals. In those rustic surroundings, my siblings and I nurtured water buffalo, cows, pigs, dogs, cats, chickens, ducks, ferrets, birds, fish and more. During a brief interlude in a...
Rich can also help with: Pet sitting, grooming, pet transportation, pet walking
Hi there. My name is Kaylee but I go by Kay. I am 26 years old and I teach pre school. I have never professionally cleaned anyone's home but I find solace in cleaning and would love to extend my services elsewhere.
Kaylee can also help with: Changing bed linens, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, organization, carpet cleaning & more
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As a beach-town native, I grew up cleaning beach houses and cultivated a deep regard for others and a service-oriented work style. With nearly 20 years of cleaning experience (residential, commercial, short-term rentals, deep-cleaning) - it's safe to say that I love to clean! I've provided services to households in the Asheville...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, dusting & more
Nathaniel T.
Asheville, NC
$20-25/hr
I'm currently enrolled in grad school for counseling and dance therapy and I'm looking to help take care of older folks while in school. I spent the last year as a teaching assistant at an elementary school and the last nine years before that working in bookstores. Some of my favorite customers that came in to the bookstore were...
Nathaniel can also help with: Dementia, respite care, transportation, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Isabel D.
Weaverville, NC
$18-23/hr
Meet Isabel, a diligent housekeeper with a knack for turning chaos into order. With a background in hospitality and a genuine love for creating welcoming spaces, Isabel takes pride in keeping homes tidy and inviting. When not perfecting her cleaning techniques, Isabel enjoys exploring new hiking trails, listening to music and...
Isabel can also help with: General room cleaning, changing bed linens, organization, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
I have cared for cats and dogs my entire life! I love all animals and feel they should be treated with the utmost respect. I will care for your pet as I have all of my own. I currently have a chocolate lab and a mini Australian Shepard. I will usually have my tiny helper (2 y. o. daughter) with me. I have spent much time...
Alexandria can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking
Liudmyla S.
Asheville, NC
$30-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
My Name Is Lyudmila. I Come From Ukraine. I Provide Cleaning Services.I Speak Ukrainian And Russian
My name is Lyudmila. I come from Ukraine. I provide cleaning services. Will make your home clean so shiny. I speak Ukrainian and Russian
My name is Kenna. I currently work in the Social Work Field and am enrolled in my Masters Degree. I have experience nannying ages 15 months-5 y. o, assisting teachers in classrooms with children in grades K-8 (Waldorf), facilitating horticultural therapy lessons and implementing ABA therapy as a Registered Behavioral Technician....
Mckenna can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I just graduated from a Marriage and Family Therapy Program and California State University, Northridge. Much of my clinical experience has been working with kiddos and teens. I have worked at the after school program at Red Oak Elementary School in my early twenties and have watched many of my friends children. I enjoy playing...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Alexander, NC
Susan R.
5.0
Susan is always on time, always friendly, and always does a great job!
Highly recommended!
- Matthew D.
Emma M.
5.0
Emma worked for us full time from 9/2020 through 2/2024, and lived-in for about half of the week for much of that time. I cannot recommend her enough and she only stopped working for us because she moved out of state. She is very responsible and fantastic with our children. In addition to handling...
- Care member
Claire B.
5.0
Claire is the first person I've hired to watch my 6 month old! Up to this point I've only trusted close friends or immediate family. It was so wonderful knowing I was leaving him with someone I immediately trusted and that my LO really liked! I will absolutely be hiring her again and would recommend...
- Heather P.
Selene B.
5.0
Selene is a sincerely compassionate, kind, mindful and attentive person.
- Helena T.
Chelsey R.
5.0
We hired Chelsey for a few weeks before the holiday and she was wonderful with our 1 year old son! I also greatly appreciated her flexibility with scheduling and punctuality, ensuring my work day started on time and that she was up to speed on my son's care. We will definitely be reaching out to...
- Eleanor B.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Alexander, NC
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Alexander, NC?
To find a therapy dog near you in Alexander, NC, all you have to do is log on to Care.com. You can search for therapy dogs in your area and can sort by location and price. You can read therapy dog provider profiles to learn more about their services and offerings and can even read reviews from other customers.
How much does it cost to hire a therapy dog and handler near me in Alexander, NC?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Alexander, NC is $35.00 per hour. However, that is just an average to give you an idea of where to get started. The cost of each individual therapy dog can vary by breed, by trainer, and by your specific location—amongst other factors.
What are the benefits of hiring a therapy dog near me in Alexander, NC?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Alexander, NC. To start, therapy dogs can provide comfort and support to people who are dealing with emotional challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. They can also help to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation. Therapy dogs have also been shown to have a positive effect on physical healing. They can help to lower blood pressure and reduce pain.
What type of training do therapy dogs near me in Alexander, NC receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Alexander, NC, they will have received extensive training, including basic obedience training, socialization, task-specific training, and certification. If you have specific requirements for therapy dogs, be sure to speak with their handler about your needs.
What can a therapy dog near me in Alexander, NC help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Alexander, NC, you should interview a few different therapy dog providers to learn more about the specific training each therapy dog has. Some may focus on mental health issues, whereas others may be able to provide more physical support.
Ratings for Alexander, NC therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Alexander, NC are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.